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Gunmen Attack Building Housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Tuesday, 07 April 2026 06:00 AM EDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkey’s Haberturk broadcaster reported.

The report said attackers were carrying long-barreled weapons. An exchange of fire with police killed two while a third assailant was captured. One officer sustained injuries during the clash.

The area surrounding the building was quickly sealed off.

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A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkey's Haberturk broadcaster reported.The report said attackers were carrying longbarreled weapons. An exchange of fire...
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